享受生活的8種簡單方法

In this article, I want to challenge the common perception that it is only possible to enjoy your leisure time. In particular, this article is targeted at the professional stuck in the 9 to 5 grind who longs for the weekend and, in the process, has given up on trying to find pleasure in the ordinary experiences we have every day.
在本文中，作者旨在告訴讀者在平時生活中尋找樂趣是可能的。本文旨在幫助那些朝九晚五的上班族們尋找生活的快樂。

1. Appreciate Beauty. Each day we come across beauty in a number of shapes and forms. It’s a shame, then, that many people have become so accustomed to this beauty that it largely goes unappreciated. I suggest looking again at the people, plants, gadgets, and buildings (to name but a few examples) around you and taking a moment to appreciate what makes them so special.
擅於發現美。每一天我們都會不經意地與很多美麗的人和事物接觸，很多時候，我們已經麻木而忘記這些生活中的美麗，所以我建議重新審視你的周圍，擁有一雙擅於發現美的眼睛。

2. Connect With Nature. Nature is an amazing healer for the stresses and strains of modern life. Eating lunch in the park, attending to a vegetable garden in your backyard, or watching the sunset are just a few simple ideas for how you can enjoy the outdoors on a daily basis.
與大自然接觸。大自然是對付生活壓力與煩惱的最好良藥。在公園裏吃午飯，在後花園裏種菜都是不錯的選擇。

3. Laugh. E. E. Cummings once said “the most wasted of all days is one without laughter.” How very true. Never be too busy to laugh, or too serious to smile. Instead, surround yourself with fun people and don’t get caught up in your own sense of importance.
學會微笑。卡明斯(美國作家)曾經說過“沒有笑容的日子是虛度的日子”。這是一句多麼真切的話啊！再忙，也不要忘記開心地笑。

4. Have Simple Pleasures. A good cup of coffee when I first wake. Time spent playing with my 8 month old son. Cooking a nice meal in the evening. These may not seem terribly exciting, but they are some of the simple pleasures I enjoy in life. If you slow down for just a moment and take the time to appreciate these ordinary events, life becomes instantly more enjoyable.
懂得製造小樂趣。這些小樂趣可以是清晨起牀的一杯咖啡，與8歲兒子一起玩耍，一頓美味的晚餐。這些縱然不是什麼大事，但是足以讓你享受生活。

5. Connect With People. In so many ways, it is our relationships with people that give us the most happiness in life. Perhaps, then, the best way to enjoy your work more is not to get a raise or a promotion, but rather to build rewarding relationships with your co-workers.
與人爲樂。很多情況下，與別人之間的友誼纔是我們幸福的重要源泉。雖然，在工作上，最好的獎賞就是升值加薪，但是與同事處好關係，有一個良好的人緣也是一件很幸福的事。

6. Learn. There is a strong link between learning and happiness. Given this, there is no excuse not to be stimulating your brain and learning something new each day. My favorite way to find time for learning is to make the most of the commute to and from work. Audiobooks and podcasts are great for this purpose.
學習。學習與幸福密不可分。堅持學習，你就可以不斷地豐富自己的內在和學習新的東西，最好的學習方法就是從工作中找到自己的價值。

7. Rethink Your Mornings and Evenings. Are the mornings a mad rush for you to get out the door? Do you switch off the TV at night and go straight to bed? I have personally experienced the profound benefits of establishing a routine in the morning and evening. For example, in the morning you may choose to wake an hour earlier and spend the time working on yourself, whether it be reading, writing or exercising. In the evening, consider spending some time just before bed reviewing your day or in meditation.
擁有美好的早晨和夜晚。早上不要急急忙忙出門，晚上也不要關掉電視就矇頭大睡，生活要有規律，每天提早一個小時起牀，用這段時間給自己，包括可以晨讀，寫作，或做運動。在睡覺前，可以想想自己這一天都做了些什麼。

8. Celebrate Your Successes. During a normal day we are sure to have some minor successes. Perhaps you have successfully dealt with a difficult customer, made a sale, or received a nice compliment for your work. These aren’t events worth throwing a party for, but why not take a moment to celebrate your success? Share the experience with someone else, reward yourself with a nice lunch, or just give yourself a mental pat on the back.
珍惜自己每一個小成功。每一天，我們都會有這樣或那樣值得開心的事。或者你搞定了一個難纏的客戶，賣出了一件產品，或者得到了上司的表揚。雖然這些成就並不值得你去辦一個party來慶祝，但你也可以暗自竊喜一下。